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Killdeer-
The Killdeer is a year round resident in California, and gets its name from the shrill, wailing kill-deer call it makes. I love their big eyes.
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Great photo :-)! I always like seeing their big eyes and the funny way they move. They always look so nervous!
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I like their markings too. They look like little maitre-d’s in a Tuxedo. But their eyes, and the eyes of Black-necked Stilts always capture my heart.
Thank you for the comment Myriam!
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Lovely photo!
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Wonderful! I have never been quick enough to capture one of these so well… nice and sharp!
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Thank you so much Denise! I got lucky; this one was hungry and more interested in finding something yummy to eat, but it did keep an eye on me at all times.
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I’ve never heard of them. Handsome guy. Thanks for the introduction.
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Thanks Dan! Really you’ve never heard of them? It looks like they are regulars in CT too, but I’m a bit challenged on small maps without state names or abbreviations. 🙂
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They might be common here, but I don’t know much about our birds. I’ll check with the Mrs.
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I don’t know about birds either. 🙂 This one I happen to see fairly often though.
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Beauty! Never heard of this bird before. Guess I’m getting a birding education from your posts. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you so much Gordon! I’m happy to pass on the little knowledge I have to you Gordon. Let’s go birding! 🙂 Hope you had a great day today!
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Lovely capture, Deborah! We have them as well, I too love those eyes!! 🙂 Happy Earth Day back at ya! ❤
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Thank you so much Donna! Hope your week-end is going great!
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It is, hope yours is too!
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